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OLD SOUTH CHURCH.
OLD SOUTH CHURCH, WASHINGTON STREET.
This Church was formed in Charlestown, on the 12th and 16th of the third month, i. e. of May, 1669, O. S. At its formation it consisted of 52 members. There have been two buildings erected upon the spot where the Old South Church now stands, at the corner of Washington and Milk streets. The second, or present Church, of which the above is a repre- sentation, was first occupied for public worship on the 26th of April, 1730, O. S.
PASTORS.
THOMAS THATCHER, from 1670 to 1678. S. WILLARD, from 1678 to 1707. EBENEZER PEMBERTON, from 1700 to 1717. JOSEPH SEWALL, D. D., from 1713 to 1769. THOMAS PRINCE, from 1718 to 1753. ALEXANDER CUMMING, from 1761 to 1763. SAMUEL BLAIR, from 1766 to 1769. JOHN BACON, from 1771 to 1775. JOHN HUNT, from 1771 to 1775. JOSEPH ECK. LEY, D. D., from 1779 to 1811. JOSHUA HUNTINGTON, from 1808 to 1819. BENJAMIN B. WISNER, D. D., from 1821 to 1832. SAMUEL H. STEARNS, from 1831 to 1836. GEORGE W. BLAGDEN, D. D., installed September 23; 1836, present Pastor.
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STONE CHAPEL ..
STONE CHAPEL, TREMONT STREET.
This Society, originally Episcopalian, met with much opposition from the inhabitants of Boston, and it was only through the authority of Gov. ernor Andros, that they succeeded in performing the Church service pub- licly in the Old South Church on the 230 of March, 1637. In the year 1639 the first edifice, which was built of wood, was erected on the spot where the present one now stands, but did not occupy so much ground. In the year 1710 it was enlarged to nearly double its former size, and in 1749 the corner-stone of the present edifice was laid by Governor Shirley. This Church is situated at the corner of School and Tremont streets.
CLERGY.
R. RADCLIFFE, and R. CLARK, from 1686 to 1689. S. MILES, from 1699 to 1723. G. HATTON, A. M., from 1693 to 1696. C. RUDGE, A. M., from 1699 to 1706. H. HARRIS, from 1709 to 1729. R. PRICE, from 1729 to 1746. T. HOWARD, A. M., from 1731 to 1736. A. DAVENPORT, A. M., from 1741 to 1744. H. CANE, D. D., froin 1741 to 1776. C. BROCKWELL, A. M., from 1747 to 1755. J. TROUTBEE, A. M., settled 1775, left 1775. J. FREEMAN, from 1783 to 1835. S. CARY, from 1809 to 1815. F. W. P. GREENWOOD, D. D., from 1824 to 1843. E. PEABODY, present Pastor, settled in 184 -.
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FRIENDS' MEETING-HOUSE.
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FRIENDS' MEETING-HOUSE, MILTON PLACE.
There are but few Quakers in Boston. They occasionally hold meet. ings here, but the persons composing these meetings are generally resi- dents of other places ; they are chiefly from Lynn.
Their Meeting.House is quite small, built of stone, and is a very neat edifice. It is in Milton Place, situated a little back from Federal street. Like the Friends themselves, it is so quiet and retired that a person might pass through the street a number of times, and not observe the building. From the year 1664 to 1808, the Society of Friends held regular meetings in Boston. They built the first brick meeting-house in the town, in Brat- tle street, and another of similar materials in Congress street. The for- mer was sold in 1708, the latter was erected prior to 1717, and stood till April, 1825, when the building was sold and demolished. Connected with this house was a burial ground, in which the dead of the Society were in- terred. Their remains were removed to Lynn in the summer of 1826. The land was sold in 1827, and the stone building opposite the west end of Lindall street, occupies the site of the old Church. The first Quakers who came to Boston, arrived in May, 1656. The laws against the sect were very severe in the Colony, and every Quaker found in it was liable to the loss of one of his ears. Four were put to death.
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BRATTLE STREET CHURCH.
CHURCH IN BRATTLE SQUARE.
This was the seventh religious Society formed in Boston. The earliest date of which it is mentioned. is January 10, 1693, when Thomas Brattle conveyed to them a piece of land known as Brattle's close, which now forms a part of the Church lot. The Church was early called the Mani- festo Church, from a declaration of principles published by the "under- takers" or founders of the Society. The first house of worship, a wooden building, was taken down in May, 1772, to make room for the one which now stands in Brattle Square, which was built upon the same spot, and consecrated July 25, 1773.
PASTORS.
B. COLMAN, D. D., from 1699 to 1747. W. COOPER, from 1716 to 1743. S. COOPER, from 1746 to 1783. P. THACHER, from 1785 to 1802. J. S. BUCKMINSTER, from 1805 to 1812. E. EVERETT. D. D., LL. D., from 1814 to 1815. J. G. PALFREY, D. D., from 1818 to 1530. S. K. LOTHROP, D. D., installed June 17, 1934, present Pastor.
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NEW NORTH CHURCH.
NEW NORTH CHURCH, HANOVER STREET.
The New North was the second Congregational Church built at the north part of Boston, and the fifth in the order of the other Churches of that name. The first house was dedicated May 5, 1714, and the second, which is the present, May 2, 1801, or nearly ninety years afterwards. It is a substantial brick edifice, at the corner of Hanover and Clark streets. The original cost was $ 26,570, exclusive of the land. Nearly all this sum was realized from the first sale of pews. The inside is a square of 72 feet. two ranges of Doric columns under the galleries, and Corinthian columns above them support the ceiling, which was in an arch of moderate eleva- tion in the centre, - the whole well adapted for sight and sound. .
PASTORS.
Rev. JOHN WEBB, ordained October 20, 1714, died April 16, 1750. Rev. PETER THACHER, installed January 23, 1723, died March 1, 1739. Rev. ANDREW ELIOT, D. D., ord. April 14, 1742, died September 13, 1778. Rev. JOHN ELIOT, D. D., ordained Nov. 3, 1779, died February 14, 1813. Rev. FRANCIS PARKMAN, D. D., ord. Dec. 8, 1813, resigned Feb. 1, 1819. Rev. AMOS SMITH, ordained December 7, 1812, resigned June 5, 1849. Rev. JOSHUA YOUNG, present Pastor, ordained February 1, 1849.
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NEW SOUTH CHURCH.
NEW SOUTH CHURCH.
This Church is situated at the junction of Summer and Bedford streets. The first meeting of the proprietors on record, was held " at the Bull, in Boston," July 14, 1715. The Church was dedicated January 8, 1717. The present edifice was dedicated December 29, 1314.
PASTORS.
Rev. SAMUEL CHECKLEY, ord. April 15, 1710, died Dec. 1, 1769, aged 73. Rev. PENUEL BOWEN, ord. colleague, April 30, 1766, left May 12, 1772. Rev. JOSEPH HOWE, ord. May 19, 1773, died August 25, 1775, aged 23. Rev. OLIVER EVERETT, ord. January 2, 1752, left May 27, 1792, died Nov. 19, 1802, aged 50.
Rev. JOHN THORNTON KIRKLAND, ord. Feb. 5. 1791, left Nov. 4, IS10, in- ducted Pres. Harvard College, Nov , 1810, died April 26, 1$40, aged 69. Rev. SAMUEL C. THACHER, ord. May 15, 1811, died Jan. 2, 1818, aged 32. Kev. F. W P. GREENWOOD, ord. Oct. 21, ISIS, left June 21, 1821, died Aug 2, 1313, aged 16.
Rev. ALEXANDER YOUNG, ord. Jan. 19, 1925, present Pastor.
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CHRIST CHURCH.
CHRIST CHURCH, SALEM STREET.
The corner-stone was laid in 1723, and the Church was opened for pub- lic worship the same year by the Episcopal denomination. It is situ- ated on Salem Street, opposite the street leading to Copp's hill. It is built of brick, is 70 feet long, 50 feet wide, and 35 feet high, with a steeple 175 feet in height, having an area of 24 feet square. This Church contains a set of eight bells (the only peal in the city), which were put up in 1774.
RECTORS.
Rev. TIMOTHY CUTLER, D. D., settled Dec. 29, 1723, died Aug. 7, 1765. Rev. JAMES GREATON, settled May 30, 1760, left Aug. 31, 1767.
Rev. MATHER BYLES, Jr., settled Sept., 1763, left April, 1775. Rev. STEPHEN LEWIS, settled Aug., 1773, left Sept., 1751.
Rev. WILLIAM MONTAGUE, settled June, 1787, left May, 1792 Rev. WILLIAM WALTER, D. D., settled May 23, 1792, died Dec. 5, 1800. Rev. SAMUEL HASKELL, settled May, 1501, left Sept., 1803.
Rev. ASA EATON. D. D., settled Aug. 23, 1503, left May, 1829.
Rev. WILLIAM CROSWELL, A. M., inst. June 21. 1829, left June, 1840. Rev. JOHN WOART. A. M., instituted Nov. 1. 1810, left Jan., 1551.
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FEDERAL STREET CHURCH.
FEDERAL STREET CHURCH.
The Society worshipping in this house belongs now. to the Congrega- tional denomination, but was originally Presbyterian. The Presbyterian was exchanged for the Congregational form of government, by a unani- mous vote, August 6, 1786. Three houses of worship have stood on this same spot. The present house was dedicated November 23, 1809.
The house is of the Gothic style of architecture, built of brick and sur mounted by a wooden spire. In the building which preceded this, the State Convention sat which adopted the Constitution of the United States in 1733, and in consequence the name of the street was changed from Long lane, which it originally bore, to Federal street.
PASTORS.
Rev. JOHN MOORHEAD, settled March 31, 1730, died December 2, 1773. Rev. ROBERT ANNAN, inst. 1753, dismissed 1786.
Rev. JEREMY BELKNAP, D. D., inst. April 4, 1787, died June 16, 1798. Rev. JOHN S. POPKIN, D. D., ord. July 10, 1799, dis. November 23, 1802. Rev. WILLIAM E. CHANNING, D. D, ord June 1, 1803, died Oct. 2, 1812. Rev. EZRA S GANNETT, D. D., ordained June 30, 1324, present Pastor.
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HOLLIS STREET CHURCH.
HOLLIS STREET CHURCH.
This Church was gathered November 14, 1732. The first Church of wood, was built on the ground where the present church stands, in 1732, and was destroyed by fire in 1787. The second church, also of wood, was built in 1783, and was taken down and removed to Braintree, in 1810. The present edifice was built the same year, and was dedicated January 1, 1811. The Church, which is of brick, is 79} feet by 76, exclusive of the tower. It contains 130 pews on the lower floor, and 38 in the gallery, be- sides seats for the choir. The steeple is 196 feet high. Hollis Street Church is Unitarian in sentiment.
MINISTERS.
Rev. MATHIER BYLES, ordained Dec. 20, 1733, left Aug. 9, 1776.
Rev. EBENEZER WIGHT, ordained Feb. 25, 1778, left 1788.
Rev. SAMUEL WEST, installed March 12, 1789, died April 10, 180S.
Rev. HORACE HOLLEY, installed March 9, 1809, dis. Aug. 24, 1818. Rev. JOHN PIERPONT, ordained April 14, 1819, left 1815.
Rev. DAVID FOSDICK, Jr, settled 1816, left 1847.
Rev. THOMAS STARR KING, present Pastor, installed December, 1848.
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TRINITY CHURCH.
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TRINITY CHURCH, SUMMER STREET.
The corner-stone of the first edifice was laid April 15, 1731, by Rev. Roger Price, minister of King's Chapel, as Commissary of the Bishop of London. It was first opened for divine worship Aug. 15, 1731. The old Church was taken down Aug., 1823, and the new Church was consecrated Nov. 11, 1S29.
PASTORS.
Rev. ADDINGTON DAVENPORT, inducted May 8, 1710, died Sept. 8, 1716. Rev. WILLIAM HOOPER, inducted Aug. 23, 1717, died April 5, 1767. Rev. WM. WALTER, D. D., Asst. Min. Oct. 1763, Rector 1767, left 1775. Rev. SAMUEL PARKER, D. D., Asst. Min. 1774, Rector 1779, d. Dec. 7, 1801. Rev. JOHN S. J. GARDINER, D. D., Asst. Min. 1792, Rector, 1805, 'd. 1830. Rev. GEORGE W. DOANE, D. D., Asst. Min. 1823, Rector 1830, left 1833. Rev. JOHN H. HOPKINS, D. D., Asst. Min. Feb., 1831, left Nov., 1832. Rev. JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT, D. D., Rector Mar., 1833, left Jan., 1833. Rev. JOHN L. WATSON, Asst. Min. June 1, 1836.
Rt. Rev. MANTON EASTBURN. D. D., Rector 1843. Rev. THOMAS M. CLARK, Asst. Min. 1817, left 1851. Rev. HENRY VANDYKE JOHNS, D. D., Asst. Min., elected May, 1851.
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MAVERICK CHURCH.
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MAVERICK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, EAST BOSTON.
The Maverick Church at Est Boston, was gathered in May, 1836, and consisted of 10 members. It was recognized by the sister churches on the 31st of May, 1836, by the name of the First Congregational Church in East Boston, which name was subsequently changed to its present.
The Society worshipping with the Church, was incorporated by the Leg. islature in 1838, by the name of the Maverick Congregational Society.
The first house of worship was built and dedicated in 1837. The Soci- ety continued to occupy this house until 1844, when the present structure was erected. The building is centrally and eligibly situated on the cor- ner of Sumner street and Maverick Square, and is of sufficient capacity to accommodate from 700 to 800 persons. The Church at the present time (May, 1851) contains 156 members.
PASTORS.
Rev. WILLIAM W. NEWELL, the first Pastor, installed July 19, 1837, left July 21, 1811.
Rev. AMOS A. PHELPS. installed March 2, 1842, left June 2, 1845. Rev. ROBERT S. HIreucock, installed Nov. 13, IS46, left Nov. 6, 1850.
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BALDWIN PLACE BAPTIST CHURCH.
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BALDWIN PLACE BAPTIST CHURCH.
This church was organized July 27, 1743. At its formation it consisted of seven members. The first Meeting-House was dedicated March 15, 1746, enlarged in 1783, and again enlarged in 1797. The corner-stone of the present edifice was laid May 28, 1810, and the house was dedicated Jan. 1, ISII. The present church is built of brick, and its dimensions are 80 feet by 75, exclusive of a tower 33 feet by 13. The first sermon in the old meeting-house, was preached March 15, 1746. The latter was originally a frame building, 45 by 33 feet, finished in a plain style, and contained a fount or cistern in which the members were immersed.
PASTORS. Rev. EPHRAIM BOAND, ordained Sept. 7, 1713, died June 18, 1765. Rev. JOHN DAVIS, ordained Sept. 9, 1770, dismissed July 19, 1772. Rev. ISAAC STILLMAN, D. D., commenced Sept. 1773, left Oct. 7, 1787. Rev. THOMAS GAIR, inst. April 22, 1788, died April 27, 1790. Rev. THOMAS BALDWIN, D. D., inst. Oct. 11, 1790, died Aug. 29, 1825. Rev. JAMES D. KNOWLES, ord. Dec. 23, 1825. dis. Sept. 20. 1832. Rev. BARON Srow. D. D., inst. Nov. 15, 1532. left July 1, 1848. Rev. LEVI TUCKER. D. D., settled Dec. 31, 1813, present Pastor.
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FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, HANOVER STREET.
In the year 1785, the society of the late Samuel Mather sold their place of worship to Shippie Townsend and others. In 1792, the then proprietors voted to enlarge the house. In 1793, Rev. John Murray, who had preached for the Society for several years, was installed as Pastor. In 1806, the So- ciety was incorporated by an Act of the Legislature. In 1838, the old house was removed, and a new and commodious brick church erected on the same spot. It was dedicated on the first day of January, 1839.
From this Society, in about half a century, have emanated several oth- er Societies, who have erected for themselves places of worship in the city and vicinity, all of which are fully attended.
PASTORS.
Rev. JOHN MURRAY, installed 1793. Rev. EDWARD MITCHELL, installed ISIO. Rev. PAUL DEAN, installed 1813.
Rev. SEBASTIAN STREETER, installed 1821.
CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS.
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CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS, FRANKLIN STREET.
This Church was consecrated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Carroll, on the 29th of September, 1903. It was afterwards considerably enlarged by Bishop Fen- wick, who also, in 1827, converted the basement into a Chapel capable of containing 2,000 children. Rev. J. J. Williams has the charge of it. This Church is situated on Franklin street, is of large size, and capable of containing a very great number of persons. The architecture is of the Ionic order, after a plan given by Charles Bulfinch, Esq.
PASTORS.
Rev. FRANCIS MATIGNON, D. D., from 1803 to 1810. Rt. Rev. Dr. CHEVERUS, from 1810 to 1823. Very Rev. WILLIAM TAYLOR, from 1923 to 1825. Rt. Rev. B. FENWICK, installed December, 1825, died August 11, 1846. Rt. Rev. JOHN B. FITZPATRICK, succeeded Bishop Fenwick in 1846, and is the present Bishop.
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FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH.
FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH, NORTH BENNET STREET.
This substantial and spacious edifice, in North Bennet street, was erected in the year 1823, for the First Methodist Episcopal Society, and dedicated by Rev. Stephen Martindale, E. Wiley, then pastor. From this Church, which was the first Methodist society in the city, have sprung eight others, numbering several thousand members. In the year 1849, that Society purchased of the Unitarian, or Second Church, their new edi- fice in Hanover street, and removed to it in October of that year.
In 1850, the Freewill Baptist Society purchased the edifice in North Bennet street, here represented, and removed to it. This Society had first occupied Marlboro' Chapel, and afterwards worshipped in Boylston Hall; then removed to Richmond street, where they remained till the year 1850.
The Baptists of the 16th and 17th centuries, and at earlier periods, were persecuted with great severity. A proclamation was issued against them throughout England in 1533, and several were burnt at Smithfield.
MINISTERS.
Rev. E. NOYES, first pastor, until 1813. Rev. RANSOM DUNN, from 1813 to 1851.
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SECOND METHODIST CHAPEL ..
SECOND METHODIST CHAPEL, BROMFIELD STREET.
The ahove is a good vignette of the Second Methodist Chapel in Brom. field street, as it appeared in 1849. It is built of brick, measures 84 by 51 feet, and is a remarkably neat building. In the middle course of hammered stone, in the foundation, is a block taken from the celebrated rock on which our forefathers landed at Plymouth.
It was dedicated Nov. 19, 1806. Sermon by Rev. S. Merwin, Pastor of the Church. In 1835, the Chapel was raised several feet, and a commodi- ous Vestry and two stores fitted up beneath.
This was the second Methodist Chapel built in Boston. Number of Methodists in the city at that time, 237. Since the dedication of this Chapel, the pulpit has been successively occupied by 30 to 35 different ministers, in accordance with the usages of the Church. Rev. J. B. Husted was the Pastor in 1843, and has been succeeded by Rev. S. Rem- ington, Rev. C. Adains, Rev. S. H. Higgins, Rev. L. Crowell, and Rev. Isaac A. Savage, present Pastor. Number of members, 412. There are now ten congregations connected with the Methodist Church in this city.
In 1949 this Chapel was repaired and materially improved, and it now presents a somewhat different appearance from this representation.
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METHODIST CHURCH.
SOUTH BOSTON METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in South Boston originated in the summer of 1534, under the labors of Rev. Abel Stevens, then pastor of the Methodist congregation in Church street. He commenced occasional preaching in a private room which had been procured by a few pious indi- viduals for the purpose of holding a public prayer meeting. The numbers attracted by the interesting and eloquent address of Mr. Stevens, soon rendered it necessary to seek a more ample place of worship. "Harding's Hall" was procured, which they entered Oct. 31, 1834. In May, 1836, they removed to "Franklin Hall," and left in 1840.
Their house of worship, having a pleasant central location on D street, between Fourth street and Broadway, was consecrated for Divine service June 17. 1540. It is a plain, neat edifice, of the Gothic style of architec. ture, and capable of seating about 550 persons. This Chapel in 1851 was enlarged and remodelled. The basement was raised six feet.
PASTORS.
F. P. TRACY, 1936. O. R. HOWARD, 1837. J. MACREADING, 1838. J. MUDGE, Jr., 1839. H. C. DUNHAM, 1840. I. A. SAVAGE, 1841 -42. J. WHITMAN, 1843-41. J. W. MERRILL, 1845. G. F. POOLE, 1846 -47. H. V. DEGEN, 1848-49. E. COOKE, 1850 -51.
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FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH, CORNER OF SUMMER AND SEA STREETS.
This Church was organized July 1, 1801, with seven members. Their first meetings were held in a large wooden building in Friend street, then adjoining the Mill Pond. They afterwards occupied a hall in Bedford street, and Dec. 29, 1825, dedicated the brick meeting-house at the corner of Summer and Sea streets.
This Society have had many preachers who have generally remained only a short time. When they are without a minister, the parishioners exhort among themselves. This is a privilege extended to members of other denominations. The Rev. Abner Johnes, of Hartland, Vermont, was the first minister over this Society, which was the fifth of the denom- ination organized in this country.
Number of members in 1314, 192.
PASTORS.
A. JOHNES, from 1801 to 1907. E. SMITH, from 1816 to 1817. S CLOUGH, from 1819 to 1821. C. MORGRIDGE, from 1825 to 1826. I. C. GOFF, from 1828 to 1529. J. V. HIMES, from 1830 to 1837. S. CLOUGH, from 1837 to 1839. E. BURNHAM, from 1$39 to 1840. J. S. THOMPSON, from 1841 to 1811. E. EDMONDS. present Pastor, 1814
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FIRST INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH.
FIRST INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH, BELKNAP STREET.
This Church was constituted under the title of the " African Baptist Church," on the 5th day of August, A. D. 1505. It was incorporated under its present title, A. D. 1833.
The building was erected for the use of colored persons, and was dedi- cated in December, IS06, when the Rev. Thomas Paul was installed as minister. The house is 43 by 40 feet, of 3 stories, and built of brick.
The building, which was built by subscription, is situated in a court near Belknap street, adjoining the "Sinith School " edifice. It is very plain and commodious, being capable of seating 600 persons. The pro- prietors have it in contemplation, if the necessary means can be raised, to modernize, and otherwise improve the premises.
PASTORS.
T PAUL, from 1505 to 1829. W. CHRISTIAN, ind. 1832, left 1832. S. GoocH. from 1832 to 1831. J. GIVEN, from 1831 to 1835. A. ARCHER, from 1836 to 1837. G. H. BLACK, from 1833 to 1811. J. T. RAYMOND, from 1912 to 1847. W. B. SERRINGTON, from 1817 to 1819. A. T. WOOD, inst. 1850, left 1850. W. THOMPSON, settled October, 1850, present Pas- tor
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH.
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH, CHARLES STREET.
This Church, consisting originally of 19 members from the Second Baptist Church, and of 5 from the First, was constituted August 5, 1807. On the same day the Meeting-House was dedicated to the worship of God. It is built of brick, and exclusive of the tower, is 75 feet square. It is an elegant edifice, adorned with a cupola and bell, and cost $ 27,000. That portion of the street on which this Church was built, was reclaimed from the flats. The bell here used, was the first used in Boston by the Bap- tists.
On the 5th of October, 1807, Rev. Caleb Blood, of Shaftsbury, Vt., accepted an invitation to become its Pastor, and the relation between Mr. Blood and the Church was dissolved June 5, 1810. The present Pastor, Rev. Daniel Sharp, D. D., entered on his pastoral labors on the first Sab- bath in March, 1812, although he was not installed until the 29th of April, 1812.
Dr. Lowell, of the West Church, is the oldest pastor in Boston now officiating. Settled in 1806. Dr. Sharp of this Church is the next. Set- tled in 1812.
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PARK STREET CHURCH.
PARK STREET CHURCH, (As seen from the Common, near the big Elm )
This Church was gathered February 27, 1809. At its formation it con- sisted of 26 members. The corner-stone of the church edifice was laid May 1, 1909, and consecrated January 10, 1810.
This Church is situated at the corner of Tremont and Park streets, - one of the most commanding and delightful spots in the city. The archi- tectural beauty of the spire, elevated 218 feet above the pavement, adds much to the appearance of the metropolis, and forms one of its most striking features when viewed from the harbor or the surrounding country.
Number of members in July, 1842, 596, of whom 432 are females.
PASTORS.
F. D. GRIFFIN, from 1811 to 1815. S. E. DWIGHT, from 1817 to 1826. E. BEECHER, from 1826 to 1830. J. H. LINSLEY, foom 1832 to 1835. S. AIKEN, from 1837 to 1848. A. L. STONE, present Pastor, installed Janu- ary 25, 1819.
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HAWES PLACE CHURCH.
HAWES PLACE CHURCH, SOUTII BOSTON.
The Hawes Place Congregational Society was incorporated in the year ISIS. The Church was formed Oct. 27, 1819, and consisted of 14 members. The Church was built in 1532, and dedicated January Ist, 1533.
This society in South Boston originated in the desire of a few individu- als, mostly of the Rev. Dr. Harris's congregation in Dorchester, to be ac- commodated with a nearer place of worship.
The appearance of the Church has lately been greatly improved by re- moving the steps in front, and by other alterations.
Mr. Hawes, the founder of the Church, died Jan. 20, 1826, aged 88 years, leaving by his will sufficient funds for the support of the ministry.
The first minister, Mr. Wood, received ordination as an Evangelist, from a Council assembled at Weymouth, Nov. 13, 1821, and died in 1822, with- out sustaining a pastoral relation to the society. The Rev. Lemuel Capen was invited to become their minister Jan. 23, 1823, and sustained this re- lation to the society without a formal installation, in consequence of his connection with the Public School. He was installed as Pastor, Oct. 31, 1527, and left in 1839. Rev. Charles C. Shackford was ordained May 19, 1311, left 1311. Rev. George W. Lippet was ordained 1844, left 1851. The pulpit is at present unsupplied.
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ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.
ST. MATTHEW'S PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH BOSTON.
This Church was organized in March, 1816, and for about two years ser- vices were held in the school-house, conducted by a lay reader. The services of the Protestant Episcopal Church were celebrated for the first time, in that part of the city called South Boston, on Sunday, March 31, 1816.
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